Darshan Ashwin Trivedi Explained

Darshan Ashwin Trivedi
Native Name:દર્શન ત્રિવેદી
Native Name Lang:gu
Birth Date:4 August 1977
Birth Place:Ahmedabad
Education:PhD
Alma Mater:Gujarat University
Gujarat National Law University
Occupation:Film director
academician
Organization:MICA (institute)
Notable Works:Mrugtrushna
Mara Pappa Superhero

Darshan Ashwin Trivedi is an Indian film director and academician best known for his contribution for Gujarati cinema.[1] He is known for his movies Mrugtrushna, Mara Pappa Superhero, Lakiro and Keri.[2] [3] [4] [5] He is Adjunct faculty at MICA.[6]

Early life

Darshan Ashwin Trivedi was born on 4 August 1977 in Ahmedabad, India. He has done Master in Development Communications from Gujarat University and PhD from Gujarat National Law University.[7] During his career he has worked with brands like Zoom (Indian TV channel), Reliance Broadcast Network, Moving Pixels, Neela Tele Films.[8]

Career

He started working with radio and television networks in the early years of his career. Darshan has worked with Sony Entertainment Television, Radio Mirchi, Zoom, Reliance Broadcast Network, Moving Pixels, Neela Tele Films. Darshan is the former founder of Gujarati film fraternity.[9]

Darshan started teaching in MICA in 2007. He teaches Media & Entertainment management. He works as an adjunct faculty with MICA.[10] Darshan is the editor of the Indian OTT Platforms Report published by MICA.[11]

Darshan started his filmmaking career in 2018. His debut feature film Mrugtrushna is the first part of the trilogy.[12] His second film Mara Pappa Superhero is written by Sahita Academy awarded writer Raam Mori. His third film Lakiro explores Jazz music for the first time in Gujarati cinema.[13] His fourth film Keri stars Bollywood Actor Rohit Roy and Ahmedabad based Radio Jockey Devaki.[14]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmDirectorProducerWriterLanguageNotes
2021Mara Pappa SuperheroYesTejasvi Vidyut Buch, Milapsinh Jadeja, U.T. RaoRaam MoriGujaratiThe film premiered at London Indian Film Festival in June 2021[15]
2022MrugtrushnaYesYesGujaratibagged Golden Butterfly and Diploma of Honor for Best Screenplay
2023 KeriYesYesGujaration floor
2022LakiroYesYesYesGujaratireleased on 6th January 2023 [16]
Aaj Jaaneki Zidd Na KaroYesHindiThe film will go on floor in May 2023. [17]
2024Ek Ruka Hua FaislaYesHindiThe film will go on floor in Dec 2023 [18] [19]

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. News: Filmmaker Dr. Darshan Ashwin Trivedi: It is fascinating to know that a Gujarati film is welcomed in abroad countries. 2022-09-11 . The Times of India . en . Vaishali . Rathod . 26 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Photo: Shraddha Dangar gives a sneak peek into the character for her next film 'Mara Pappa Superhero' . 2022-08-06 . The Times of India . en.
  3. Web site: 28 October 2020 . Gujarat based filmmaker's Gujarati film Mrugtrushna bags an international award . 2022-08-06 . DeshGujarat . en-US.
  4. Web site: Darshan Ashwin Trivedi on completing 'Lakiro': We have shot the film with a very interesting color palette . 2022-08-06 . The Times of India . en.
  5. Web site: Darshan Ashwin Trivedi's 'Keri' goes on floors today . 2022-08-06 . The Times of India . en.
  6. Web site: 30 November 2020 . MICA faculty's directorial debut film wins international acclaim . 2022-08-06 . The Times of India . en.
  7. Web site: MICA is also happy to announce the appointment of Prof. . 2022-08-11 . DNA India . en.
  8. Web site: 12 February 2019 . Neela Telefilms welcomes Darshan Ashwin Trivedi as COO . 2022-08-11 . Indian Television Dot Com . en.
  9. Web site: 19 June 2017 . Gujarati film industry gets its first umbrella body . 2022-08-11 . The Indian Express . en.
  10. Web site: MICA prof to debut as Gujarati filmmaker . 2022-08-11 . Ahmedabad Mirror . en.
  11. Web site: Parth Shastri. 11 March 2021 . 'Comedy was OTT remedy for Covid blues' Ahmedabad News – Times of India . 2022-08-11 . The Times of India . en.
  12. Web site: 'મૃગતૃષ્ણા'માં એવું તે શું છે? . 2022-08-11 . www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  13. Web site: Gujarati: Darshan Trivedi on his next film 'Lakiro': The film will explore jazz music in Gujarati cinema Gujarati movie news . 2022-08-11 . Medford Jazz . en-US.
  14. Web site: Indian Film History . 2022-08-11 . www.indianfilmhistory.com . en.
  15. Web site: 8 May 2021 . Mara Pappa Superhero . 2022-08-06 . London Indian Film Festival . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Lakiro review: An experiment gone right . 2023-01-09 . The Week . en.
  17. News: 2023-04-25 . I am still offered TV shows, but either the budget doesn't click or the content's not creative enough for me: Ronit Bose Roy . The Times of India . 2023-05-10 . 0971-8257.
  18. Web site: Basu Chatterjee’s ‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’ remake to go on floors in December . 2023-11-09 . India Today . en.
  19. News: PTI . 2023-11-06 . Remake of Basu Chatterjee’s cult classic ‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’ in the works . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-11-09 . 0971-751X.
  20. Web site: 33rd ICFF Award Winners Announced – International Film Festival for Children and Youth . 2022-08-11 . en-US.
  21. News: Dr. Darshan Ashwin Trivedi's film 'Mara Pappa Superhero' honored at Tiburon International Film Festival in California- Exclusive! – Times of India . en . The Times of India . 2022-08-11.